to traffic both directions, we're told, at last report between bladensburg road and west virginia, montana avenues. if you will be traveling new york avenue, probably find it blocked off. rhode island avenue certainly is a viable alternative. elsewhere, let you know things are picking up in volume, slowing down just a bit here along 395 as you head up from the pentagon to and across the 14th street bridge. no incidents to report. right now headed for downtown by way of the 14th and on the potomac bridges for that matter we're moving along well. back to you. >> thanks, jerry. >>> well, today's news 4 morning person is said to be a great th manassas. finny,ee sn finny, st r s erugth ieerwn o of waledicms p called whimsical he her ot onebuswnss t iern always sr psha ttoishrlw as sts r ang her every morning after to laugh and smileo matteowr busy they may be. well, if you know someone like chris, e-mail that person's story, along with r,eacl close-up picture or even a video to morningperson@nbcwashington.com. >> well, you've heard the phrase raining cats and dogs. well, for one ohio woman it s